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PARP drug
I know many of our sisters are on PARP trials . This is fantastic news on the phase 2 PARP BMN 673 for breast cancer. Yes, breast, but read on. I was told that the OVCA results were expected to be released shortly and are as good or better. It seems the BMN 673 had a 50% response rate with numerous "complete" responses.…
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PARP inhibitors and ovarian cancer
Someone just posted this on the Uterine Cancer Board, and it is such hopeful news for ovarian cancer that I had to pop over and make sure you all saw it too: Here's a link to the article discussing PARP inhibitors and the recent study results reported by Robert Bazell, NBC's Chief Science and Health Correspondent:…
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Totally pathetic question!
Hi people - I KNOW this is a ridiculous & pathetic question but HOW do I get my CSN picture the right way round??? It's driving me nuts!!!! Michelle x
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Strides for Hope
Hugh Jackman and my husband walked with me. All the women at my gyno-oncology office were there, too! Beautiful morning! Grateful to be able to enjoy it all.
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September 6, 2013 Wear Teal
Friday, September 6th is wear teal day to support Ovarian Cancer Awareness. I am so excited to be alive and able to wear teal!! Remember to wear your teal!
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Questions from a caregiver
My wife had ovarian cancer in 2011, had everything removed and went thur chemo, and at the end of the chemo she was cancer free. 6 months later she had breast cancer, in 2012 she had her breast removed and done chemo and radilation. and again they told her the cancer was gone. Now 8 months later in 2013 they told her that…
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Blessed
I found out December16th I had cancer...after chemo , surgery and more chemo my CA125 is a 3...Changing my lifestyle and diet to try and keep it that way. I Feel blessed...Stage 4 Survivor.
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STILL STABLE!!!
Hi Ladies. I had ct scans yesterday. Disease remains stable. I've had 8 rounds of Doxil. He said we will continue on this same treatment schedule and scan again after 3 or 4 more treatments. So thankful. Hope all of you have a great day and upcoming holiday weekend!! Carla
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Happy New Year!
To those of you who are jewish, and those of you who aren't, I wish you all a l'Shana Tovah! HAPPY NEW YEAR MAY YOU HAVE A YEAR FILLED WITH SWEETNESS AND JOY! Susan
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Dogs sniff out ovarian cancer
Hello ladies, my friend sent me the interesting article (hopefully you can click through to below or you may need to copy and paste) about dogs being able to sniff out ovarian cancer. No mention of how "soon" they would catch it but wish these dogs were everywhere!…
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18 weekly carbo/ taxol chemo treament - did anyone have to take neupogen vaccines to do the 18 wk re
New to CSN. Just got port put in yesteday. Taking pain medication due to the discomfort and pain from the install. No fever or anything. Just sore and having trouble turning my head. Want to see if anyone has experience or is going through the 18 weekly chemo regimen. Side effects. Can you work? I am a mother of 2 young…
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Checking In
Hi All.. Just wanted to check in and let you know I did not fall off the face of the earth. Things have been CRAZY. I got a new job, school started, sports are in high gear, etc. First the job...While sick, as you all kno, we spend AlOT of time in doctor's offices. I grew to like all the woman who worked in each of the…
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So many questions
Hello its been awhile since ive had so many questions and concerns. Im currently in treatment again i made it 11 months before having to start over. I started on carboplatanum for 1 treatment then i had severe reaction im currently taking Avastin, ive done 5 rounds of that and at the 4 round my numbers went from 28 to 86.…
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Olaparib update
Just checking in with 4 month results of being on olaparib. Ca 125 has went from 247 to 16! Never got that low with frontline chemo. I'm thrilled it is working. I will continue to stay on it as long as it is working. Thanks for reading and your support:).
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New member and searching for answers
I'm new to this site, found it while researching for answers to better understand the tests my dr is ordering and what he is telling me. Basically I am at the point of having a ca125 test done. He says it's just a precaution and that he thinks that the 'complex' cyst I have is probably benign. He said if my numbers come…
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Turning 60 today and happy to be getting older!
Hello ladies, celebrating life by turning 60 today. Never thought I would be so happy to get older but it has been a hell of a year! This has already been the most wonderful birthday ever. Thank you all for your support, guidance, wisdom and information along the way. It has helped me navigate through this maze of…
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I HAVE A DREAM...
...that one day we will have a pink heart shape pill that cures all cancers and our biggest complaint will be that it comes only in 6 different flavors. Please, join me in this dream and until then god bless us with nothing but happy hopeful days. Laz
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Happy Labor Day!
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Naturopath Update
For those of you who have seen my posts about my naturopath, the one who is a 22 year survivor of stage IV ovarian cancer, and the one who I credit with keeping me NED for 3 1/2 years, and counting, she will not be taking new patients after November, for an indefinite period of time. So, if you've been thinking…
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Clear Cell 3C- Just finished chemo
Trying to not think about it too much but enjoy life. Totally content with my life before I was diagnoseed in Feb. 2013. Just finished chemo last week and CT Scan in 2 weeks. It stinks that everything I hear or read is so negative and extra grim with clear cell. Holding on hope that I am not a statistic. I am in God's…
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2 years in Remission for ovarian cancer 3c
Hi ladies! Its been a really long time since I have been on here. There are only a few faces that I know. And so many new names. I just want to say hi and pass some hope and inspiration for those of you going thru chemo now or those of you Recently in remission. It has been two years on June 28th that was when I had my…
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Test analyzes chemotherapy effectiveness for ovarian cancer
Test analyzes chemotherapy effectiveness for ovarian cancer Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) 08-26-13 Aug. 26--Despite the many chemotherapy drugs for ovarian cancer, none is fully effective, which means the cancer commonly recurs. That poses challenges for physicians, who must use knowledgeable guesswork to figure out a drug…
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STILL STABLE!!!
Hi Ladies. I had ct scans yesterday. Disease remains stable. I've had 8 rounds of Doxil. He said we will continue on this same treatment schedule and scan again after 3 or 4 more treatments. So thankful. Hope all of you have a great day and upcoming holiday weekend!! Carla
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God?
Love this post from another site so much I wanted to post it herHop hope istrengthens someone today!
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You know you're growing old when...
- Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you’re barefoot. - Your doctor doesn’t give you x-rays anymore but just holds you up to the light. - A sexy guy catches your eye and your pacemaker opens the garage door nearest you. - You remember when the Dead Sea was only sick. - Your husband says, “Let’s go…
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Bummer
My computer won't boot up. I am writing this from my phone, I'm on my third try. I went online on my kindle and found suggestions to check power zource. Had my son check but nothing. He says it"s time for a new one but it's less than five years old. I don't know what to do. The computer is my biggest form of entertainment.…
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New member and looking for new dr/2nd opinion
Hi, I am really afraid I have ovarian cancer. I have a cyst that is 2cm? But I am so bloated and have been for over 6 weeks! And my periods are so heavy and irregular. And I have pain after sex and I have to pee suddenly. my dr thinks I am crazy. I am searching for a new dr. she wouldn't even tell me what kind of cyst and…
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Not feeling so good - advice?
Hi, my name is Tia, I'm turning 20 in September. For about a month now, I've been bloating, can't poop, I am always exhausted, CONSTANTLY have indigestion...which has NEVER happened to me before until all of this, and I have some pain in my left ovary area from time to time. Some days it's worse than others. I think I can…
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Tumor blueprint done through Clarity Foundation
A good article from UT San-Diego on genetic profiling: something to consider when you are out of options http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Aug/14/clearity-ovarian-cancer/?#article-copy
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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Be ready to don your best teal wardrobe and accessories for North America’s Wear Teal Day on Friday, September 6. Go shopping!!!